Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Birkenhead: All the photos

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January 14, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have started their new year off with a bang, making a dazzling appearance together on Jan. 14 to support causes close to their hearts. Looking radiant as ever in red – and cradling her six-month-old baby bump! – the duchess and her husband greeted well-wishers and collected flowers at Hamilton Square.

The two – set to welcome Baby Sussex at the end of April, as Meghan revealed to young fans – were visiting Merseyside to see local organizations that support and empower groups within the community, including Tomorrow's Women Wirral and Hive Wirral Youth Zone.

The two looked happy as ever to be making their 2019 debut together, putting their efforts into causes close to their hearts. Less than a week prior, Meghan undertook her first solo engagement of the year to visit Smart Works, an organization that helps dress and train unemployed and disadvantaged women to get them back in the workforce.

They met with local residents as they officially opened the community cafe during their visit. After being offered a coffee, pregnant Meghan said, "I can't at the moment, sadly, but I can have a mint tea or something."

Meghan, who's expecting her baby in the spring, chatted with some beneficiaries of the organization - including pregnet Angel Midgley, who is nearly five months along with her second child. The duchess presented her with a Moses basket filled with baby products. "I would say that I should lift it for you, but neither of us should be holding it!" Meghan joked. Brimming with lotions, diapers and wipes, Harry was heard quipping, "Is there a baby in there?"

The couple also visited Tomorrow's Women Wirral, which offers 6,000 disadvantaged women access to training and workshops. "Harry initiated a group hug – there were about 15 women – it was a scrum," said CEO Angela Murphy. "He said 'come on, group hug'. You don't expect that." He also declared himself a feminist!